The graffiti on the wall of JC’s Kitchen said, “Black lives don’t matter and neither does your vote.” JC’s is located near the busy intersection of Main and Fayetteville streets.

A similar message with the words “Wake Up!” at the end was written on another wall a quarter of a mile away on Fayetteville Street.

Andy and Amanda Waldrop, both Durham natives, wanted to help restore the damage that was done to the wall by creating a mural to replace it. The Waldrop family created a GoFundMeaccount Thursday night and is hoping the community will donate to the cause.

“What we are looking to do is replace the hateful graffiti that was sprayed painted on there with something beautiful that brings the community together, that’s a collaborative. We are looking to raise $12,000 to fund the artist, the materials, the origination behind bringing all of those things together and really making it something the community can come together and participate in creating a mural,” said Andy Waldrop.